Treat Your Child's Ear Infections Yourself (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780648414438)

Childhood ear infections are the most common reason why children ae prescribed antibiotics today. However, research shows that around three quarters of ear infections settle withi 2-3 days without a course of antibiotics.

So, in this antibiotic-resistant era 'watchful waiting' for children with ear pain is often recommended by medical authorities. This approach is of little comfort though, to sleep-deprived parents who have a distressed child on their hands.

In these pages you will learn:

-how to safely manage ear pain and infection

-simple strategies which may help avoid a visit to the doctor

-preventative measures

-why some children are prone to ear infection